Of all the enemies of public liberty, war is perhaps the most to be dr… — Quoted

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“Of all the enemies of public liberty, war is perhaps the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other.”

James Madison · War

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James Madison

I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.

Freedom

James Madison

War contains so much folly, as well as wickedness, that much is to be hoped from the progress of reason.

War

James Madison

The loss of liberty at home is to be charged to the provisions against danger, real or imagined, from abroad.

Home

James Madison

War should only be declared by the authority of the people, whose toils and treasures are to support its burdens, instead of the government which is to reap its fruits.

Government